ANSC 1260 - Livestock Merchandising

Credits: 2
Students gain experience in organizing and managing a livestock auction through hands-on experiences. Students work with consignors to advertise, set up sale facilities, and facilitate proper transport regulations pertaining to interstate and intrastate travel for livestock. In addition to hands-on experience, the course provides an overview of marketing strategies used in everyday livestock operations. Students explore the costs and risks of different marketing strategies including designing a marketing budget.